Lake County Summary

Life in Lake County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake County:

  • The population in Lake County is 497,682.

  • The median home value in Lake County is $225,087.

  • The median income in Lake County is $66,375.

  • The median rent in Lake County is $1,039.

  • The unemployment rate in Lake County is 6.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Lake County is 14.7%.

  • The average high in Lake County is 64.8° and there are 95.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lake County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lake County

Hammond, IN Population 77,390

Gary, IN Population 69,136

Merrillville, IN Population 36,214

Crown Point, IN Population 33,735

Hobart, IN Population 29,573

Schererville, IN Population 29,573

East Chicago, IN Population 26,363

Highland, IN Population 23,794

Munster, IN Population 23,731

St. John, IN Population 20,727

Dyer, IN Population 16,407

Griffith, IN Population 16,182

Cedar Lake, IN Population 14,215

Lake Station, IN Population 13,352

Lowell, IN Population 10,723

Winfield, IN Population 7,219

Whiting, IN Population 4,574

New Chicago, IN Population 2,111

Lake Dalecarlia, IN Population 1,448

Shelby, IN Population 308

Schneider, IN Population 187

Map Of Lake County

Lake County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Lake County is 64.8°.

  • There are 76.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 95.0 inches of rain each year with 10.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:37 hours of sun each day in Lake County.

StatLake County
Mean High64.8
Nice Days76.03
Rainfall95.0
Snowfall10.1
Sunny_hours4:37
64.8°
Average High
95.0
Inches of Rain

Lake County Photos

Cedar Lake Looking West
Source: Wikipedia User Dennisyerger84 | GFDL
Coverend Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Chicago Avenue In East Chicago
Source: Wikipedia User Dennisyerger84 | GFDL
Indiana Harbor
Source: Public Domain
Gary Indiana Dntwn Library P
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Light (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Garys Fire Fighters
Source: Public Domain

Lake County Demographics

Population over time in Lake County

The current population in Lake County is 497,682. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 495,925 2.0%
2021 485,983 0.1%
2020 485,707 -

Gender in Lake County

  • Lake County is 51.2% female with 254,949 female residents.

  • Lake County is 48.8% male with 242,732 male residents.

Female
51.2% (254,949)
Male
48.8% (242,732)
Gender Lake County IN USA
Female 51.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lake County

Lake County is:

  • 52.6% White with 261,728 White residents.

  • 23.0% African American with 114,698 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 608 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 7,336 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 106 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,642 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 11,149 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.2% Hispanic with 100,415 Hispanic residents.

White
52.6% (261,728)
African American
23.0% (114,698)
American Indian
0.1% (608)
Asian
1.5% (7,336)
Hawaiian
0.0% (106)
Other
0.3% (1,642)
Two Or More
2.2% (11,149)
Hispanic
20.2% (100,415)

Table: Lake County By Race

Race Lake County IN USA
White 52.6% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 23.0% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 20.2% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Lake County, Indiana

  • 6.3% of households in Lake County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Lake County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lake County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Lake County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Lake County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Lake County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Lake County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Lake County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Lake County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Lake County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (31,361)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (20,605)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (38,302)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (40,889)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (60,324)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (83,251)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (68,355)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.8% (83,671)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.6% (38,051)
$200,000 or more
6.6% (32,868)
Income Lake County IN USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.8% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.6% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.6% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lake County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Lake County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lake County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Lake County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lake County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lake County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Lake County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lake County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (19,907)
9-12th Grade
6% (29,860)
High School / GED
35% (174,188)
Some College
22% (109,490)
Associate's Degree
9% (44,791)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (79,629)
Master's Degree
6% (29,860)
Professional Degree
1% (4,976)
Doctorate Degree
1% (4,976)
Education Lake County IN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 35% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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